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Why does a physical discipline imply child abuse? Honestly I think a lack of thought and care on the parents behalf is just as much a "child abuse" case as a parent that beats on their child... and what about emotional abuse?
I can count on one hand the amount of times I have been physical with my child, and she is twelve. I'd say that is a damn good effort on my part.
My child understands that she gets a reaction from me only when she has pushed things way too far... she has learnt that her actions have consequences. I am like any other person she will come across in life and if you are disrespectful toward them, you need to consider what that person may do about it. Options from being disliked through to copping a punch... that is dependant on where the person you are disrespecting is at. She is also aware that this depends greatly on other factors that are happening within an individuals life, they may be having a bad day, week... whatever! You always need to consider another.
This teaching has nothing to do with the fact that I have been physical with her in the past... this is a care factor and she has had a learning. My daughter is very aware that my physical discipline has only been equated with my "care factor".
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